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Gazza Exclusive: ‘Ricky Hatton was funny as f**k. He was like myself, he gave his time up for anybody and he’d give his last penny away. It was heartbreaking’ Paul Gascoigne speaks tells FourFourTwo about his friendship with the boxing world champion

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[left] Former Tottenham Hotspur and England footballer Paul Gascoigne poses upon arrival to attend the World Premiere of ROBBO: The Bryan Robson Story, in Manchester, northern England on November 25, 2021. [right] Ex-boxer Ricky Hatton and Ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne pictured during a Boxing Media Work Out at Kings Gym in Leicester on March 20, 2019 in Leicester, England.

Ricky Hatton's death sent shockwaves throughout football as well as boxing, eliciting heart-rending tributes from all and sundry.

The news of Hatton's passing broke on the day of the derby between his beloved Manchester City and Manchester United, with figures from across the sport making clear how much he meant to them.

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